We know snow. And we know that it presents some unique challenges to government fleet operations. Routeware SmartCity technology improves city efficiency, safety and agility, even during the most challenging weather events.

• Forced flexibility: snow events can be highly unpredictable, putting pressure on teams to change routes, work overtime, and manage an influx of 311 calls  

• Routing: unlike other municipal fleets, plows need to pass roads multiple times before they are considered “clear”  

• Unseen obstacles: metal plates, speedbumps and other hazards lurk below the snow, potentially damaging the plow  

• Storms: clearing roads of snow and ice is a critical service and essential to emergency management. Storms are no excuse not to plow or not to make it into the office to manage operations  

Fortunately, new technology provides an opportunity to vastly improve snow operations. 

• Digital systems empower office staff and drivers to work more efficiently and with more agility, even if operations need to be managed remotely  

• Turn-by-turn directions and alerts reduce training time for drivers and help drivers return to route after salt pick up or refuel  

• Routing software provides the most efficient way to plow roads with multiple passes and create scenarios for different storm events  

• Two-way messaging between plows and office improves communication; public facing portal provides real-time updates to citizens, reducing 311 call management time 

• Camera feeds provide actionable insights on road conditions back to Streets or Public Works teams; photos support drivers in resident disputes   

• Map visualizations help drivers pick up where others left off, improving shift changes and efficiency  

See how Routeware’s SmartCity software can help your city with snow, waste or sweeper operations! Book a demo today.  

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